Proverbs 14:7

Goe from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceiuest not in him the lippes of knowledge.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Leave the presence of a fool, Or you will not discern words of knowledge.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive `in him' the lips of knowledge.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Go away from the foolish man, for you will not see the lips of knowledge.
- Basic English Bible

Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Go from the presence of a foolish man, in whom thou perceivest not the lips of knowledge.
- Darby Bible

Go against a foolish man, and he knoweth not the lips of prudence.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Go into the presence of a foolish man, and thou shalt not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.
- English Revised Version

Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 14:7

14:6 Findeth it not - Because he doth not seek it aright. That understandeth - That is honest and pious.

14:8 His way - Consists not in vain speculations, but in a diligent study of his duty, and of the way to eternal happiness. The folly - The wit of ungodly men, which is really their folly, is employed only in finding out ways of deceiving.

14:9 Favour - They find favour both with God and men.